How we decode

We read the VIN, ask NHTSA vPIC for the basics, then apply our Tesla rules table to estimate the self-driving computer, the media chip, the battery and the perks. Every estimate links back to a source below.

Rules table v1.3 · last updated · 61 sources

Confidence levels

High
Read straight from the VIN, NHTSA, or your own Tesla photo. Very likely right.
Medium
A strong pattern from Tesla documents or many owner reports. Usually right, but exceptions exist.
Low
A best guess, for example a build near a changeover date. Check the car.
Inferred
Not shown in your photo, so we filled it in from the VIN rules or another line on the screen (for example “FSD v14.3 Lite” means HW3).

Unsure inputs count less in the score: high is kept in full, medium 70%, low 35%, missing 0%.

NHTSA vPIC

Official VIN decoding and Tesla’s own VIN guides filed with NHTSA.

Tesla Support

Tesla owner’s manuals, support and service pages.

Tesla blog

Tesla announcements, e.g. Supercharging programs.

Wikipedia

Autopilot hardware history.

TMC crowd data

Owner-reported builds and VIN ranges from Tesla Motors Club.

Government

Consumer guidance.

Press and owner communities

Electrek, Not a Tesla App, Teslarati and similar. Used for dates and changes Tesla does not publish.